The great men whom Allah has chosen and sent to earth to convey His message to mankind are called Nabi and Rasul (Prophet and Messenger).

The prophets and messengers are dearest servants of Allah and are sent by Him. None of them was a part of Allah or His son. Rather, Allah selected them from among human beings. They possessed special honour and dignity. They were just, sinless and intelligent. They were selfless and sympathetic to humanities. They were all ideal human beings. Human qualities are fully developed in their great character.

The prophets and messengers revealed the identity of Allah to human beings. They invited men towards Allah the Great. They taught the truth and fairness to human beings. They conveyed Allah’s message and commandments to them. They practically taught people how to live by the orders of Allah. They always wished welfare for mankind.

There are differences between prophets or Nabis and Rasuls or Messengers. To those whom Asmani Kitabs were revealed were the Rasuls (Messenger) and to those whom no Asmani Kitab was revealed were Nabis (Prophet). The Nabis preached the religion their predecessors had preached.

Allah has sent many Nabis and Rasuls to the world. Nabis and Rasuls have come for each and every community. According to one opinion, their number is one lac and twenty-four thousand. Another opinion says, their number is two lac and twenty-four thousand. Amongst them, only three hundred and thirteen were Rasuls. Therefore, it is understandable that every Rasul was a Nabi but every Nabi was not a Rasul.

The first man and the first Nabi on this earth is the Hazrat Adam (A.). Allah, the Almighty created Hazrat Adam (A.) by Himself from dust. Allah Ta'ala sent him 10 Sahifas. Sahifa means small Holy Book.

The greatest flood that occurred during the time of the Prophet, Hazrat Nuh (A.). A prophet was thrown into the fire. But the fire did not burn him. His name is Hazrat Ibrahim (A.). The name of the prophet who is called Yabiullah is Ismail (A.). Hazrat Yusuf (A.) was the most beautiful man before Hazrat Muhammad (SM). The Prophet who talked to Allah directly, is Hazrat Musa (A.). Hazrat Sulaiman (A.) was the king of jinn, animals-birds, and insects. The Prophet who talked after his birth was Isha (A.).

And the last and greatest prophet is our beloved prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM). No prophet or messenger came to the world after him and none will come in future. That is why he is called Khatamun Nabiin. Khatamun Nabiin means last of the prophets. We must believe, respect and honor all the prophets and messengers. We shall lead our life in the way Hazrat Myhammad (SM) has shown us.

Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM) was born on 20th April of 570 A.D & 12th Rabiul Awal, Monday in Quraish family of the holy city of Makkah. His father’s name was Abdullah and mother’s name was Amena. His father (Abdullah) died before his birth. Abdul Muttalib was his grandfather. After his birth he was named Muhammad (SM) and Ahmad.

All the good qualities were manifested in his character. He used to keep himself free from pride, wastefulness and uttering meaningless and immoral words. He also kept away from finding fault with others and putting others to shame. He always talked jovially and used to feel pity when somebody was in agony. He spent his wealth unhesitatingly for the welfare of men. He was truthful. His relatives as well as non- relatives used to call him Al-Amin. In a word, he was a helping friend of all creatures on earth.

At the age of forty, Hazrat Muhammad (SM) became very worried. During this period, he used to remain in deep meditation in the thoughts of Allah in the cave of Hera of Jabal-e-Noor. At last, on the night of Qadr in the month of Ramadan, the Angel Jibrael (A) came first by order of Allah with the message of the Great Allah. The Angel told the Great Prophet (SM), Iqra’ (اِﻘٛﺮَﺍ) or read on. He told the Prophet (SM) to read first five ayats of the sura Alaq in the Holy Quran. Thus, he attained prophethood on 27th Ramadan of 610 AD at the age of forty. After the Farewell Hajj, he passed away on 12th Rabiul Awal of the 11th Hizri and in 632 A.D in Madina. He was buried at one side of the Masjid-e-Nababi (The Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina.

After attainment of prophethood, these messages of Allah were gradually revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (SM) over a period of twenty-three years. Some massages of Allah were revealed in Makkah and some in Medina. The Quran was not compiled into a complete book before the death of the Prophet Muhammad (SM) because the process of revelation of the Quran continued until his death. The revelations which were received were written down on leather, papyrus, stones, and leaves. However, during his lifetime, the Prophet (SM) arranged the order of all the verses of the Quran according to the instructions of Allah.